Cleanses... to do or not to do?

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michelle916
michelle916 Posts: 18
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I feel really 'backed up' and have been really curious about cleanses for awhile (especially the master cleanse spicy lemonade). A friend mentioned this cleanse where they fedex your drinks to your house and you have a variety of flavors that you drink every two hours. I won't mention the brand because I don't want to like advertise it or anything, but I was wondering if cleanses are productive and healthy.

thanks

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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    no, they're not
  • doubglass
    doubglass Posts: 314 Member
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    They are baloney. Your kidney's and liver cleanse your system, not some expensive drink.
  • doubglass
    doubglass Posts: 314 Member
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    You could schedule an early colonoscopy--the prep will cleanse you more than you can imagine.
  • Gt3ch
    Gt3ch Posts: 212 Member
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    The delivered bottled juice I've seen was filtered so it doesn't get things moving. (In fact it clogs you up if you're doing the juice fast.) The best thing is a pulpy juice like green lemonade from a masticating juicer. I think master cleanse is just irritating and doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

    Of course prunes and fresh salad work really well...
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
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    Try adding more water first. It's my #1 diet drink and #1 cleanse.
    Another thing that's helped - Traditional Medicinals' Smooth move tea - comes in a chocolate variety that's pretty tasty!
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
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    I use the Agro Labs Acia Daily cleanse product, I like the results. I feel I have a better "movement" when I use it. Every 6 mos I also use the acia cleanse tablets. WOW, I love that too!

    Now after saying this I also want to state I have IBS-c and have issues when it comes to going number 2.

    Ever seen a dog after it takes a nice big dump go running around kicking his back legs out, yep, that is about how I feel after a good cleanse.

    I am sharing my personal experience, not my opinion. Everyone has different experiences with these things.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
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    Try adding more water first. It's my #1 diet drink and #1 cleanse.
    Another thing that's helped - Traditional Medicinals' Smooth move tea - comes in a chocolate variety that's pretty tasty!

    OMG I MUST HAVE THIS TEA! I am a major fan of Traditional Medicinal teas, if it was not for the Throat Coat, I do not know if I would have survived that wicked head cold that is going around. WOOHOO, and to add chocolate to the mix, you just made my day!
  • michelle916
    michelle916 Posts: 18
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    I drink water like a fish. It doesn't help.
    But from a non "movement' standpoint, do they help at all?
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
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    I drink water like a fish. It doesn't help.
    But from a non "movement' standpoint, do they help at all?

    YES, they help a great deal. Personally I love a good colon cleanse, who does not like to take a 10 pound poo? :smile:
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
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    Try align probiotics. They are very good for you. My dr. recomended them. And you never have an adverse effect.
  • lissamok
    lissamok Posts: 82
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    I don't recommend the cleanses, but when I have difficulty, I find that eating spinach salads for a week with a good amount of water helps move things right along. Increasing fiber naturally seems to work best for me.
  • I1ahunt
    I1ahunt Posts: 72
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    I prefer Super cleanse by Nature's secret when I get that bloated backed up feeling...but I must admit I have been eating oatmeal at breakfast and salad everyday for lunch and haven't needed it lately

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